Master of Fine Arts [M.F.A] (Studio Art Practice)

University of Regina [U of R]

Master of Fine Arts [M.F.A] (Studio Art Practice)

  • Country Canada
  • Course Duration 2 Years
  • Course Type Full Time
  • Courses Campus On Campus
  • Language Specification IELTS
  • Program Level Post-Graduate
  • Education Required Undergraduate
  • Admission intake JAN
  • Minimum GPA 70
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Application Charges

Application Fee Tution Fee
CAD 100 CAD 9,519

Application Date

Application Start Date Application Closing Date
2023-02-03
2023-08-08

Program Description

  • The University of Regina offers a MFA in Studio Art Practice with a duration of 2 years program.
  • The graduate programs in Interdisciplinary Studies in Fine Arts include a studies-based Master of Arts (MA) and a practice-based Master of Fine Arts (MFA).
  • In both cases, students are required to complete projects which integrate knowledge from two or three distinct traditional disciplines one of which must be a Fine Arts discipline (i.e.: media production and studies, music, theatre, visual arts).
  • The Master of Fine Arts in Visual Arts is offered with the following areas of concentration:
    • Ceramics
    • Drawing
    • Intermedia
    • Painting
    • Print Media
    • Sculpture
  • It is the philosophy of the program that traditional skills and specializations are usefully augmented and contextualized by a Fine Arts perspective and a cross-disciplinary approach. 
  • The main topics of the program are:
    • Painting
    • Ceramics 
    • Printmaking
    • Photo-based Imaging 
    • Research and Exhibition Preparation 
  • The acceptance rate of this program is 85%.
  • The Student to faculty ratio is 20:1 which bridges the gap between the faculty and students.
  • After completing this program, students pursue careers as visual artists, curators, art critics, art writers, conservators, art historians, and art educators., and many more., etc.

Other Requirements

Eligibility & Entry Requirement

Academic Eligibility:
  • Students have a Four-year undergraduate degree with a minimum grade point average equivalent to Canadian 70%.
  • Students must be qualified in IELTS or TOEFL and GRE to get admission in this program.
Indian Student EligibilityIndian students are eligible to apply if they meet one of the following eligibility criteria:
  • Students have to complete a four-year undergraduate degree in a relevant field.
  • Students with a marginally lower four-year average may be accepted if their performance in the last two complete years is significantly higher (75% or more).
  • Along with the minimum eligibility requirements, international students hailing from non-English speaking countries need to prove English proficiency through IELTS/TOEFL/any equivalent test.

Extra Notes

Required Document List

The Documents required are:
  • College Transcripts: The marks statement provided by the education board after completion of the previous academic qualifications.
  • Financial Documentation: The Proof that shows the financial background of the student.
  • Two Letter of Recommendation: This shows who recommended the student to pursue the degree.
  • Statement of Purpose: This is an essay or any written statement written by the student while applying.
  • Resume/CV: This provides a summary of the experience and skills of the student.
  • Tests Score statement: IELTS/TOEFL/PTE or other English proficiency testing results.